ZIP 72685 (Western Grove, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72685: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Arkansas
Newton County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Newton County has lower values than Arkansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Newton County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newton County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72685 happened on US-62 (3) and US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Newton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72685 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 3 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| Sh7 | 36 |
| Sh21 | 31 |
| Sh43 | 15 |
| US-65 | 13 |
| Sh7N | 7 |
| Sh123 | 5 |
| Cst(South Stone Street) | 2 |
| Sh74W | 2 |
ZIP 72685 at a glance
| Population | 1,398 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,750 |
| Median home value | $194,419 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +1% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72685
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72685?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton County (52 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72685?
Truck crashes in Newton County peak in May, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72685?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Newton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72685 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 138.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newton County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72685?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.